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<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>For adults we have a number of different types of introductory course running at The Castle, each giving a concise and informed introduction to climbing. They are designed not only for people new to the sport, but also for those wishing to refresh old skills.</p>
<p>For kids, we offer <a href="http://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/have-a-go-climbing-sessions">kids and family tasters</a> (on weekends and throughout the holidays) and the <a href="http://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/n4-climbing-club">N4 Climbing Club</a>. Please go to our <a href="http://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/youth-kids-climbing">Youth and Kids</a> climbing section for more information.</p>
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<p><a href="/sites/default/files/files/Courses%20Terms%20and%20Conditions%20(Issue%201_2).pdf">Courses Terms &amp; Conditions</a></p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-quote field-type-text-with-summary field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Sustainability bite:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><strong>Urban Food Routes...</strong> In 2014 we received funding from Urban Food Routes. The money was spent on a commercial apple crusher, apple press and pasteuriser to make juice.<br /><a class="green" href="/the-shop">More sustainability...</a></p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-crosslinks-textarea field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Crosslinks:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">/improve-your-climbing
/outdoor-climbing-courses</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Display blog entries:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/development-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Development</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/training-and-skills-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Training and Skills</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/courses-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Courses</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/events-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Events</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-teaser-image-display field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Teaser image display:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">1</div></div></div>Tue, 11 Nov 2014 14:01:22 +0000Claire Lee413 at https://www.castle-climbing.co.ukhttps://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/learn-how-to-climb#commentsScarpa Boot Demo Monday 10th Novemberhttps://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/node/410
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Image:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/Shop_main.jpg?itok=PyXhFE4A"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/Shop_main.jpg?itok=PyXhFE4A" width="480" height="320" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><span class="userContent">There will be a Scarpa Boot demo on Monday 10th November. We will also be running a mini comp in conjunction with this and the reset of the Panels. All score cards will be put in for a draw for a pair of shoes. Also on the night Scarpa shoes can be bought at a 10% discount from the shop.</span></p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/training-and-skills-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Training and Skills</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/competitions-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Competitions</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/events-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Events</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/shop-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Shop</a></div></div></div>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 10:20:00 +0000Paul410 at https://www.castle-climbing.co.ukhttps://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/node/410#commentsGarden Events, Summer 2014https://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/Garden-events-summer-2014
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><h3><em><strong>Arts, crafts and environmental education, for children and families:</strong></em></h3>
<p><em><strong>Children’s Yoga and Nature Crafts, 24.07.14</strong></em><br />
2 sessions led by Lauren on a very sunny day in July. The children enjoyed being part of a special Castle Garden yoga adventure; encountering foxes, dogs, herons and frogs along the way, and creating beautiful art from clay. </p>
<p><img alt="" src="/sites/all//images/children'sYoga2.jpg" style="width: 150px; height: 120px;" /> <img alt="" src="/sites/all//images/castle%20garden%20bird%2024_07_14.jpg" style="width: 67px; height: 120px;" /></p>
<p>Please contact Lauren if you are interested in Children’s Yoga at the Castle: <strong><a href="mailto:laurenballard@gmail.com">laurenballard@gmail.com</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>The Castle Garden Party 2014</em></strong><br />
At the Garden Party children learned how to make compostable plant pots, which they decorated and took home, filled with compost and bee-friendly flower seeds.<br />
One of our garden apprentices tested people’s preconceptions about food by offering people very tasty mealworm cookies and stir-fried grasshoppers. Her research explores Entomophagy <em>(</em><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 15.6000003814697px;"><em>the practice of eating insects, especially by people)</em> </span>and sustainable food sources for the future.</p>
<p><em><strong>Bushcraft and Creative Fun Family Session, 15.08.14</strong></em><br />
Families attended an entertaining day learning some important survival skills: how to build and light a fire outdoors with bushcraft expert Luke. After gathering in the roundhouse and chatting about the basics of fire, the families set about practicing with firestrikers. Soon all had mastered the technique with impressive consistency.</p>
<p><img alt="" src="/sites/all//images/familiesBushcraft1.jpg" style="width: 72px; height: 120px;" /> <img alt="" src="/sites/all//images/familiesBushcraft2.jpg" style="width: 72px; height: 120px;" /> <img alt="" src="/sites/all//images/familiesBushcraft3.jpg" style="width: 72px; height: 120px;" /> <img alt="" src="/sites/all//images/familiesBushcraft4.jpg" style="width: 72px; height: 120px;" /></p>
<p>They created beautiful leaf printed diaries to take home as a record of the day. Luke lit a couple of fine examples of fires that could be made on wet ground and used for cooking on. By the end of the session all had lit a fire with materials they could gather themselves, and had knowledge of what to take in their fire lighting kit, when camping or on a wilderness adventure. Celebrating with hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows! </p>
<p><img alt="" src="/sites/all//images/gardenArtyCrafty1.jpg" style="width: 72px; height: 120px;" /> <img alt="" src="/sites/all//images/familiesBushcraft6.jpg" style="width: 72px; height: 120px;" /> <img alt="" src="/sites/all//images/familiesBushcraft7.jpg" style="width: 72px; height: 120px;" /></p>
<p><em><strong>Garden Arty Crafty Day, a free event for families, 30.08.14 </strong></em><br />
Children and parents enjoyed a relaxed and immersive afternoon experimenting with mark making and creating beautiful pictures inspired by the nature around them. They also explored and learned about the Garden, collecting stamps along the Habitat Trail. <br />
Garden apprentice Lucy, introduced children to some garden worms, and they helped her to create a scrumptious “compost menu” for the worms. </p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/training-and-skills-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Training and Skills</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/garden-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Garden</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/news-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">News</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/courses-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Courses</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/events-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Events</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/sustainability-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Sustainability</a></div></div></div>Thu, 30 Oct 2014 14:03:14 +0000Claire Lee408 at https://www.castle-climbing.co.ukhttps://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/Garden-events-summer-2014#commentsKids Eventshttps://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/kids-events
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Throughout the spring and summer holidays months we run fun events and workshops in the garden for the children and families, from story telling to nature trails and craft days.</p>
<hr /><p>Keep an eye out for future events.</p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-teaser-image field-type-image field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Teaser image:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/sites/default/files/mini%20scarecrow.jpg" width="220" height="147" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-quote field-type-text-with-summary field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Sustainability bite:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Glass ceiling? Not here.....</p>
<p>We have a glass floor in our office to maximise daylight throughout the office so that we’re less reliant on electric light.<br /><a class="green" href="/the-shop">More sustainability...</a></p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-crosslinks-textarea field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Crosslinks:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">youth-kids-climbing
garden-events</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Display blog entries:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/garden-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Garden</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/events-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Events</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sustainability-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Sustainability</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-teaser-image-display field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Teaser image display:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">1</div></div></div>Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:37:04 +0000Claire Lee387 at https://www.castle-climbing.co.ukhttps://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/kids-events#commentsSpring Garden Eventshttps://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/Spring-garden-events
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>This year’s <a href="http://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/garden-events">Events Series</a> started with a free <em><strong>Easter garden day</strong></em>;<img alt="" src="/sites/all//images/Kids%20craft%20day.jpg" style="width: 104px; height: 123px; float: right;" /></p>
<p>We opened the garden to families with a nature and crafts workshop. Lauran and Nancy ran card making sessions and habitat walks with families from the local area. Kids were sent to find natural objects of interesting textures to rub under paper then paint with homemade natural paints. Small pixie dens were built from twigs and of course there was hidden chocolate to be found.<br />
The same evening John, from <a href="http://www.foragelondon.co.uk">Forage London</a> was kind enough to lead a free walk on the New River Path and in the Castle Garden. I say on the New River Path rather than along the New River path because, as John pointed out himself, he tries to walk but finds himself surrounded by too many interesting plants with every step.<img alt="" src="/sites/all//images/forage%20walk%20may%202014.jpg" style="width: 135px; height: 102px; float: right;" /><br />
We loitered in the nettles for an especially long time and discussed recipes and the amazing level of nutrients that nettles have. Strange that we avoid nettles and cover them in herbicide in the UK. Nettle beer, with its 2 week brewing period, was defiantly top recipe for the evening.</p>
<hr /><p>In early May we held our <em><strong>May Day Fete</strong></em>;</p>
<p>The garden was already busy with wildlife, flowers, vegetables and volunteers, all stretching out after the waterlogged winter. So we decided to add to the picture a cyclone of practitioners and punters, to celebrate around a May pole, in our gorgeous garden.<img alt="" src="/sites/all//images/May%20pole.jpg" style="width: 105px; height: 140px; float: right;" /><br />
The day was a great success, thanks to members of the local community, green and environmental community and of course the Castle’s neighbours <a href="http://www.manorhousepact.org.uk/">PACT</a> community centre and <a href="http://www.wildlondon.org.uk/">London Wildlife Trust</a>.<br />
With a good mix of regulars, Castle climbers and new visitors to the garden (some all the way from south London) it had a true fete-like feel.<br />
This was a day for networking between projects, re-building old ties and learning new skills. The latter: ranging from woodworking to natural dye making. Children and Adults also explored and played…or relaxed in the sun depending on which end of the scale they felt they were at.<img alt="" src="/sites/all//images/Steel%20Drums.jpg" style="width: 140px; height: 104px; float: right;" /><br />
Visitors wandered the garden with Mel’s herb walks, asked advice about growing through Jack’s and Farooq’s plant stall (cuttings from the garden), learnt about the history of our garden through Ida, Nick and myself, and were entertained by slackline workshops, kids’ activities and most importantly a climbing rope May Pole (donated by <a href="http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/">Greenpeace</a>) which was danced beautiful to finish. The practitioners came to promote their projects, workshops or wares, and left with new volunteers, friends and of course some cob fired pizza.</p>
<p>Some of these same practitioners will be running a <em><strong><a href="http://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/garden-events">series of workshops </a></strong></em>in our garden this summer…so keep your eyes open and book your places…</p>
<hr /><p>Other entertainment this spring came later in the month when The Castle, PACT and London Wildlife Trust collaborated again for the annual <em><strong>New River Clear;</strong></em><br />
Beginning at The Castle Garden with a cup of tea and some donated cakes from PACT, we headed off under the efficient eyes <img alt="" src="/sites/all//images/river%20clear%201_5.jpg" style="width: 113px; height: 139px; float: right;" />of a team of trained river clearing volunteers, armed with bags and nets and a crazy pup called Freya.<br />
We cleared rubbish along the New River Path up past the PACT community centre to the East Reservoir LWT site. The aim was to bring ownership and responsibility for the local environment back to the local community, and inspire others to follow our lead.<br />
By the end of the day we had a giant heap of rubbish; traffic cones, wheels, a truck load of recycling (lots of beer cans) and a host of flat footballs. We also managed to recover a football for a rather distraught but unenthusiastic owner, whose desire for the return of his ball fought with his repulsion to water, dirt and defiantly litter pickers. 40 minutes of patiently letting the small current goad us from bank to bank, we had one less bit of rubbish in the water and a happy child. Win-win.<img alt="" src="/sites/all//images/river%20clear1.jpg" style="width: 140px; height: 105px; float: right;" /><br />
Francisco, at the helm of the LWT dingy, cleared around nesting birds (on floating wheelie bins) and his team heaved some of the mass of scrap wallowing in the muddy bottom on to the path. Like ants the volunteers collected and cleared, and then we all celebrated in the balmy afternoon sun at the East Reservoir. Perfect haven after a hard day! <strong><em>There may be another river clear in September so come along!</em></strong></p>
<hr /><p>What a great spring, now let’s look to the abundance of summer…</p>
<p><strong>Min</strong> (Garden Team/Events)</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/training-and-skills-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Training and Skills</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/garden-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Garden</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/news-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">News</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/events-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Events</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sustainability-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Sustainability</a></div></div></div>Fri, 06 Jun 2014 13:02:33 +0000Claire Lee383 at https://www.castle-climbing.co.ukhttps://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/Spring-garden-events#commentsPre-registration from 2nd to 15th of June for prepaid customershttps://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/preregistration-opens
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Image:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/new%20ipad%20kiosk.jpg?itok=bkg5oloe"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/new%20ipad%20kiosk.jpg?itok=bkg5oloe" width="302" height="209" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>You may have seen our new iPads around Reception. What's that about? Well, we're upgrading our entry system. If you have a payment plan (quarterly, six monthly, annual or Direct Debit) that expires after the 1st of July 2014 you will be able to pre-register and pick up your new membership card which will allow you to <strong>check yourself in from the 16th of June</strong>. Yes, that's right... no more waiting in queues while someone is completing their forms. You'll be able to go straight to self-check in.</p>
<p>We are anticipating longer queues during the first weeks of our new system so do make sure that you take this opportunity to pre-register. Go to our <a href="/node/372">Online Registration</a> page for more information and to complete the forms. <strong>Everyone will need to re-register on our new system</strong>. This is for several reasons. First, we want to make sure that we have accurate information on our database. Second, we're going paperless and we are moving away from having boxes and boxes of registration forms archived behind our climbing walls (you wouldn't believe how many boxes there are up there!) Third, the Association of British Climbing Walls requires all climbing walls to re-register their members every three years. This is to ensure that all members read the latest conditions of use and rules.</p>
<p>We're also launching our new <a href="/node/324">Bouldering Induction Video</a>. Although it's only required viewing for Bouldering Only members we recommend that everyone watch it.</p>
<p>Our new system brings with it many new changes, some of which may affect you.</p>
<h2><strong>Novices </strong></h2>
<p>All novice climbers will need to register onto our system, regardless of how old they are. Each novice must complete a Novice Supervision Form with their Supervisor (a registered roped climber). if the novice is under 12, a parent or guardian may complete the form on their behalf. Novices may have an unlimited number of supervisors on their record. Once the novice is able to climb unsupervised they should complete a Unsupervised Climbing or Bouldering Registration Form and we will upgrade their record (for free).</p>
<h2><strong>Concessions</strong></h2>
<p>From now (5th June), those eligible for concessions (see below) will be able to come in <strong>at any time</strong> without paying surcharge. Yes, that's right. You won't need to watch the clock to make the 4pm cut off anymore. We will be putting up the price of a single concession visit from £7 to £7.50 (concessions only, children will still be able to come in for £7). Concessions will no longer be able to purchase bulk buys or annual memberships. The following prepaid plans will be available:</p>
<ul><li>One month: £45</li>
<li>Three months: £100</li>
<li>Six months: £175</li>
</ul><p><strong>Concessions will need to bring proof of status whenever they are claiming their concession</strong> (either when they purchase a payment plan or when they are paying for their visit). We will be giving concession entry to the following people:</p>
<ul><li>Students (with a valid Student ID with an expiry date)</li>
<li>Unemployed / JSA</li>
<li>Disabled / PIP</li>
<li>Over 60 (no, you won't need to show proof of this each time you come in)</li>
</ul><p>Please note that we have not made any changes to our trade and climbing wall employee discounts.</p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/development-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Development</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/news-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">News</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/events-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Events</a></div></div></div>Tue, 03 Jun 2014 16:59:04 +0000Audrey374 at https://www.castle-climbing.co.ukhttps://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/preregistration-opens#commentsBlokfest Round 5 video now availablehttps://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/blokfest-video-2014
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Image:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/blocfest-%20castle%20round%20feb%202014.JPG?itok=3o0rfJKt"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/blocfest-%20castle%20round%20feb%202014.JPG?itok=3o0rfJKt" width="480" height="267" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The final round of <a href="http://www.blokfest.com" target="_blank">Blokfest </a>- the UK's biggest and best bouldering series- was held at The Castle on Saturday, the 15th of February. We've uploaded the highlights video onto our <a href="/node/113">website</a>. Thanks as ever to <a href="http://www.bengrubb.co.uk" target="_blank">Ben Grubb</a> for a superb job and the whole Blokfest team!</p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/competitions-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Competitions</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/comp-squad-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Comp Squad</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/news-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">News</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/events-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Events</a></div></div></div>Mon, 12 May 2014 09:52:46 +0000Audrey371 at https://www.castle-climbing.co.ukhttps://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/blokfest-video-2014#commentsA Short View from the Groundhttps://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/A%20Short%20View%20from%20the%20Ground
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>A big thanks to Aimee Feenan for giving us permission to link to her article <strong>"A Short View from the Ground"</strong> about the BMC YCS Series, recently held here at the Castle.</p>
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<h3><strong>The British Mountaineering Council’s Youth Climbing Series at The Castle</strong></h3>
<p><em><strong>A Short View from the Ground</strong></em><br />
By <a href="http://aimeefeenan.wix.com/chalk-and-talk#"><u><em><strong>Aimee Feenan</strong></em></u></a> - 5th April 2014</p>
<p>Aside from the cruel and unusual punishment that the education system imposed in the form of sports days, I’ve never been a sports competitor, not willingly anyway. Before senior school, the relative safety of the egg and spoon race (while surrounded by not-so-secretly competitive parents), was just the start of a slippery slope. By the time I hit my teens, I would do everything I could to escape the inhumanity of being forced to partake in track events and even managed, to my shame, to con a fellow student in to taking my allocation of the 1800 metre race so that I could reduce my suffering and zip through the 100 metre hurdles instead. I don’t know if you remember much about your time spent on school sports activities, but mine were far from my halcyon days. That was the 1990s. Fast forward 15-20 years and I find myself wishing I had tried to enjoy it all more; excluding, of course, anything related to sharp, fast-flying objects such as the javelin, which really should have been banned following the memorable edge-of-your-seat accident reconstruction on that gory TV programme 999. Think of it this way, we’re not allowed to run with scissors but an 8ft metal pole (with a point at one end) in the hands of a teenager is ok? I’m not convinced they thought that one through. So what has sparked this trip down memory lane? Answer … exposure to a youth climbing competition where climbers (as young as 7) actually choose to put themselves through the physical and mental torment required in their quest for sporting greatness. I bet they’d all be wicked at javelin too.<br />
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On Saturday 29th March 2014, I had the pleasure of attending the London and Southeast regional final of the British Mountaineering Council's Youth Climbing Series in support of the Craggy Island Youth Team and Youth Squad. My plan for the day was to try and find out what it is that drives young climbers to compete and the value they take from it that keeps them going back for more. Interested? Let me set the scene …</p>
<p><strong><em>Visit Aimee's website to read the rest of the <a href="http://aimeefeenan.wix.com/chalk-and-talk#!the-british-mountaineering-councils-you/c3c6"> article</a> on a spectators view of climbing competitions.</em></strong></p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/competitions-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Competitions</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/comp-squad-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Comp Squad</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/news-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">News</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/events-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Events</a></div></div></div>Mon, 07 Apr 2014 14:10:12 +0000Claire Lee362 at https://www.castle-climbing.co.ukhttps://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/A%20Short%20View%20from%20the%20Ground#commentsParaclimbing Serieshttps://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/node/343
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The <a href="https://www.thebmc.co.uk/BMC-paraclimbing-series-2014">BMC Paraclimbing Series</a> is organised by the BMC, Link4life, OnThisRoc, Manchester Climbing Centre, Newcastle Climbing Centre and the Castle Climbing Centre, London.</p>
<p>This is a series of events to provide disabled people with an opportunity to have a go at climbing in the competitive environment run in friendly surroundings. The series is also a basis for talent identification and selection for the GB Para-Climbing Team.</p>
<p><u><em><strong>2014 CATEGORIES</strong></em></u><br />
There will be 8 different categories:<br />
• Using Upper &amp; Lower Limbs (any number)<br />
• Using upper limbs only<br />
• Using upper limbs only that have impairments<br />
• People with sensory impairments<br />
• People with learning disabilities<br />
• Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)<br />
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<br />
• Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC)</p>
<p><u><em><strong>COMPETITION FORMAT</strong></em></u><br />
Competitors will have to climb three roped climbs and three boulder problems and will be given a score on each one dependant on height gained. The climber with the best score in each category will win.</p>
<p><u style="line-height: 1.6em;"><em><strong>FURTHER INFORMATION</strong></em></u></p>
<p>• Rob Adie (BMC Competition Climbing Officer) tel: 0161 438 3318 / email: <a href="mailto:rob@thebmc.co.uk">rob@thebmc.co.uk</a></p>
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<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Image:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/IMAG0171.jpg?itok=_qnm97AJ"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/IMAG0171.jpg?itok=_qnm97AJ" width="448" height="299" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Welcome to 2014! To bring in the new year, we're building a live willow dome in the garden on Saturday the 18th of January from 11am to 4pm. Come along to watch, learn and help out. Please email <a href="mailto:garden@castle-climbing.co.uk">garden@castle-climbing.co.uk</a> for more information or if you are intending to participate as there are limited spaces.</p>
<p>We're also back to the usual volunteer days: Mondays and Thursday between 11am and 4pm if you want to get some fresh air and help out.</p>
<p>See our <a href="/node/253">Garden Events</a> page for upcoming garden events.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-category field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/training-and-skills-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Training and Skills</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/garden-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Garden</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/events-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Events</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/sustainability-blog" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Sustainability</a></div></div></div>Fri, 10 Jan 2014 13:20:51 +0000Audrey336 at https://www.castle-climbing.co.ukhttps://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/live-willow-dome-workshop#comments